The Most Flavorful Playgrounds in Charlotte

liberty park

★★★★★ 4.6 (5)

"Two full outdoor basketball courts. Some uneven cement and chain hoops. But satisfactory for a shoot around."

Martha's Park

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Great little park, especially in the summertime! Splash pad is fun! Lots of swings (including baby & disabled). Large playground + toddler playground, both with black rubber mulch (gets hot!). Bathrooms and water fountains. Lots of shade- benches under trees and picnic tables under small pavilions. All fenced in."

Village Park

★★★★★ 4.9 (16)

"This park has everything! Trains, carousel, live entertainment, splash pad and two large playgrounds. Plenty of shelters to reserve for birthday parties and they have a multipurpose building you can rent by the hour."

Idlewild Road Park

★★★★☆ 4.1 (8)

"I found a trail at this park on AllTrails and it looked nice so we decided to check it out. The beginning of the trail was really nice. It goes through a wooded area and down to the river. Then the trail suddenly becomes a disc golf course. Now the disc golf course seemed really nice, but I wouldn't recommend hiking a disc golf course. You're just in the way if people are playing. There's a nice lake later in the course. Overall, I'd recommend it for disc golf or maybe just to hang out at, but I wouldn't recommend walking through the disc golf course like AllTrails recommends."

Selma Burke Center

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"The recreation center was reopened back in January but remains closed right now because of the pandemic. Inside, when it re-reopens, there is a gym with a hardwood floor, kitchens, meeting rooms, classrooms, and game rooms.Outside, the park features a large playground area, covered picnic shelters, walking path and a pickleball court. Of course, the playground is roped off but the rest of the park area is accessible. There is parking.[Review 13196 overall, 513 of 2020.]"

Catawba Meadows Park

★★★★★ 4.9 (9)

"The kids and I love this place. Listen...I've lived in several states, I've seen all types of parks...this place does NOT disappoint. There are so many unique and completely fun pieces of playground equipment. Rope walks, sliding swings, rope wall, etc. Additionally there are great picnic areas and shelters, grills, and a zip line course. But also a greenway to ride bikes or walk yourself or your pups. And, let's add the multiple baseball fields that are a great place to practice with your peers or your kiddos. I absolutely recommend this gem. Its an awesome, FREE, place to spend a beautiful day in Morganton."

Gary L. Pittman Memorial Park

★★★★☆ 3.5 (4)

"Hidden gem! I've been here several times. I've always felt safe. I've never seen people walking their dogs here even with or without a leash. The park is shaded which is a plus. Is it high tech like unity park? No, but my kids love going here!"

Play House Indoor Play Cafe

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Absolutely adorable place to take your kids for a play date, birthday party, or to just get some energy out. We were invited to a birthday party here and I was so happy with how clean everything was! The kids had a blast while the parents were able to relax and chat. Everything was safe for toddler through young child play. We'll definitely be coming back soon!"

Cleveland Park Playground

★★★★☆ 4.3 (11)

"Great playground. It's also very open and spacious so it's easy to follow my daughter around when she's playing. There is also a nice field right next to it if you wanted to run around or play ball. My daughter had a great time here and she loved the swings the best."

Clarks Creek Community Park

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"Just moved to CLT and this was the first park we visited. Absolutely LOVED it. Perfect for adults, kids, and dogs. One of the best parks in the area."

Zahra Baker All Children Playground

★★★★★ 4.9 (8)

"Whoa! For a small park, this one's got a lot going on. Newly named and opened Zahra Park (after Zahra Baker) has some new and incredible playground equipment. The slide alone was 3-4 stories high on a hillside. Some great giant spider web like climbing areas and rock wall climbing areas. The toddler swings have some great safety features, almost like roller coaster seat pull down latches. There's also a baseball field, tennis court, giant tree house like structure and a beautiful metal sculpture that moves with the wind. Great little park!"

Pharr Mill Road Park

★★★★☆ 4.3 (8)

"Love, Love, Love this park! Great playground, great walking path in a natural setting and plenty of picnic spots to choose from. There's also a pond and picnic shelter with restrooms, water fountain and drink machine. Plenty of parking and always plenty of new friends to make while you're there! Wonderful place for families or a romantic picnic too!"

Chestnut Square Park

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3)

"Very nice volleyball courts and soccer field. Nice little walkway around the facilities"

Edgemoor Park

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"Beautiful park and I had a chance to talk to one of the park rangers who was patrolling to make sure that everything remains tidy and orderly. This big park has a large reservable picnic shelter with tables. Lovely.Seven lighted tennis courts which have seating, including one "championship" court with bleachers. A practice hitting wall area. There is a second shelter at the playground area. Of course, the playground is roped off because of the pandemic but will be great for play once it's over.There is parking available, some of it is shaded. I had a great visit today![Review 13202 overall, 519 of 2020.]"

Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park

★★★★☆ 4.4 (10)

"Belmont's Newest ParkFound this last week while out exploring. This park opened last Summer and is the most recent addition to Park and Recreation for Belmont.Locate on the upper reaches of Lake Wylie on NC 7 just South of US 74 or Wilkinson Blvd.Not a huge park but well designed with a fenced in Play Area for Kids with lots of swings and slides, Very secure and safe. Multiple picnic tables, some shelter and a nice path down to an Observatory Platform overlooking the Lake. When I was there not much to see of the Lake because of the drought. A Lot of mud flats and little water leading over to an Island. Also has clean restroom facilities.When the Lake is full, will be beautiful.If you have small Kids, a great place to take them, take a Picnic Lunch, walk around and enjoy"

Lowes Foods City Park

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"With a street/farmer's market going on nearby, this playground was super busy with parents and toddlers playing. It's located near to the downtown center of Hickory and there is parking all over.The playground has all sorts of climbing and swinging things going on that are ideal for helping your toddlers burn off energy. Most of the park is fenced off which is great for helping keep kids from possibly wandering off and the limited access gives parents the opportunity to see anyone getting too close.There are tables and benches for picnic and lots of shade. Plenty of spots for the grownups to sit while the little ones play.The park opened in December 2016. Lowes Foods is the naming sponsor, while CommScope and Corning Inc. Foundation also stepped up as lead donors to make the park a reality, in addition to numerous other individuals and groups.[Review 15877 overall - 3095 in North Carolina - 1381 of 2021.]"

Miracle Park - Rock Hill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (8)

"Always excited about the addition of a new park, especially all inclusive ones. The facility is gorgeous with brand new equipment."

Greenway Park

★★★★☆ 4 (3)

"This park is sort of like a hidden gem! It's tucked away in the middle of a small quiet neighborhood. This is my second time visiting but I drive by often on my way home from work. Typically there are no kids here, which was also true for today. The playground is small and only has 2 major pieces of equipment. I would say it's great for younger kids toddlers up to grade 2. Older kids may find it a little boring. There is no parking lot so you have to park along the side of the road in front of the park. There is one bench inside so you can sit and watch your kids play. There also 2 picnic tables right outside the entry gate. I enjoy bringing my niece here whenever I'm trying to avoid a crowd."

Hope Park

★★★★★ 4.6 (17)

"Cool little park behind the YMCA in Mooresville. Very clean and well kept, though showing a little wear around the edges. It's divided into two separate sections, one for smaller kids/toddlers and one for the bigger kids. There were some kids there that were probably too old and big for the park, but they were polite, friendly and didn't pick on the smaller kids. My favorite part is the arbor with all of the miniature climbing rose vines - really beautiful when in full bloom!! There's a very large field nearby (other side of the road) as well, where you can play soccer or fly a kite."

Mountain Creek Park

★★★★★ 4.5 (14)

"Checked out Mountain Creek Park on a gorgeous Saturday morning to check out the hiking trails. Super easy to get to from Charlotte. It's actually just 10min more than just heading to crowders and we'll worth it.All the facilities are brand new: office, restrooms, playground, pickle ball courts, dog park, and kayak launches as well as very well marked and maintained trails. Some trails are "hikers only" others are "Mountian bike only". Be sure to pay attention to the one way direction signage for hiking and biking, but the mountain bikers we encountered gave us a good warning before coming upon us. We also kept our heads on a swivel just to be extra careful.The park rangers and staff are super friendly and there are plenty of maps and markings throughout the park. Make sure to check online if the trails are open or not! It's good that they close them when the trails are muddy or conditions are poor so that no one gets hurt and the trails don't get torn up.Lots of parking and picnic areas here! Overall a nice place to spend a day outside with friends and family."

Riverwalk Park

★★★★★ 5 (7)

"Stopped here on a road trip, off I-77. My daughter exclaimed, it was the "best park ever"! Zip line, music interactive items, numerous slides, and separate play areas for bigs and littles."

Crooked Creek Park

★★★★☆ 4.4 (18)

"Very family friendly park for all ages. Multiple playgrounds for Little and big kiddos and a dog park. There is a splash pad open seasonally. The toddler playground has ramps to get on the playground that are wide enough for wheelchair access. There are some paved walking trails with shade my trees. The park offers lots of kid camps in the summer. There is a baseball field in the park as well as few shaded picnic table areas."